The Exploratorium is more than a museum—it’s a gateway to exploring science, art, and human perception with every visit. Let your curiosity roam through hundreds of exhibits, many focused …
The Exploratorium is more than a museum—it’s a gateway to exploring science, art, and human perception with every visit. Let your curiosity roam through hundreds of exhibits, many focused on noticing and observation, in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries. You’ll find thoughtful safety protocols, our one-of-a-kind store, dining, and more at our beautiful San Francisco bayside location. The Exploratorium is rated #1 Museum in San Francisco on TripAdvisor, and named one of “The Ten Coolest Museums in the World" by the New York Times Magazine.
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Nov 26, 2024
What? You have never been to the Exploratorium? Or "Explo" as the cool kids call it? It's budget-friendly and has something to offer, even those folks who think "what's that? Is it 'science' or some … Full review by jeesau
Nov 25, 2024
I live in San Francisco and hadn’t been to the Exploratorium in years. I went at 2p on a weekday and all the school groups were gone and all of the exhibits were easy to access. The exhibits were w… Full review by CarolynM548
Nov 25, 2024
Exploratorium is an amazing place to visit! It offers fun for all ages, making it a great opportunity to learn about science in a hands-on way. I went by myself and had a wonderful time exploring the… Full review by Lauren Y
I bought a pass from Go City and plan to visit exploratorium on Dec 24th, do I have to make any advance reservation or can I just show my pass at the entrance?
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I think you can just show your pass at the entrance. I'd go to their website and see if there's any info. there.
Is there in and out privileges at the Exploratorium? (I know California Academy of Sciences does and it was nice to take a break outside for lunch as we spent almost all day in the museum.)
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Yes - they stamp your hand and you can go in and out as much as you want the same day. We walked somewhere to get lunch and then came back and stayed until closing.
Hello, I would have to say not as most of the exhibits and experiences are for children who are a little older. Try the Bay Aquarium further down the Embarcadero at the …
Hello, I would have to say not as most of the exhibits and experiences are for children who are a little older. Try the Bay Aquarium further down the Embarcadero at the Fisherman's Wharf if you're in the locality.
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The Exploratorium is fully wheelchair accessible. We can also lend wheelchairs to visitors who need them. We have tactile maps for blind and visually impaired visitors. You can...
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